Sermons on Discipling Children:

Seeing Is Believing (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 20, 2020

This is part one of a two part series on the resurrection appearances to Mary and the disciples.

SEEING IS BELIEVING (part one) JOHN 20:1-18 In September, 1938, a man who lived on Long Island ordered an expensive barometer. When it arrived he was extremely disappointed to find that the dial was stuck; it pointed to “Hurricane.” This can't be right; hurricanes don't happen around here. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 34:18, Galatians 3:26-27, Mark 16:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love The Brethren Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012

The Christian way of life or walking in the light involves not only fellowship with God & with the brethren (1:5-7), consciousness & confession of sin (1:8-10), obedience by imitation of Christ (2:1-6). Walking in the light also requires love of the breth

1 JOHN 2: 7-11 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE THE BRETHREN [Romans 13:8-10] "I just love that hat!" "Man, I really love the old-fashioned kind of baked beans!" “But, Mom, don’t you realize that Tim and I love each other?" Words, like coins, can be in circulation for such a long ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Greater Kindness Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 18, 2013

Sacrificial love is willing to lay down its life, and do the hard things that love demands, on behalf of another. This is the love that we experience in Christ and this is the love that we are challenged to live out with each other.

A Greater Kindness - Ruth 3:10-18 - March 17, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #8 Let me ask you a question as we start this morning: How many decisions do you figure you make in an average day? A hundred? A thousand? Ten thousand? Any ideas? Any ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-18

Denomination: *other

The Nfl Developmental League Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 29, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 10: 1 – 24

Luke 10: 1 – 24 The NFL Developmental League After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. 2 Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Saul's Unfaithfulness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the children to understand some of the errors to avoid through Saul’s unfaithfulness to God.

Unit 12 – Faithfulness Lesson 34 – Saul Disobeys God (Illustrates the Opposite of Faithfulness) Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand some of the errors to avoid through Saul’s unfaithfulness to God. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Faithfulness can be defined as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Remembrance

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

God calls us to always remember who He is and who we are to be as His children.

In Remembrance 05/24/09 AM Text: Luke 22:19 Introduction On May 30, 1868, our country observed the first day memorializing those who had fallen in battle during the Civil War. It was called “Decoration Day” at that time. In the few short years following the Civil War dozens of local ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Team Mentality Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 13, 2018

Who do you have around you? Did you know that there are people that were designed by God to do life with you? Did you also know that YOU were designed by God for others as well? This sermon outline examines the ministry team of Jesus and challenges us to choose well also!

Luke 5:1-11 (4) (10) INTRODUCTION • Today we find ourselves on the shores of Lake Gennesaret also called the Sea of Galilee and the Sea of Tiberias. Gennesaret is the more ancient name of the lake. This particular area has been widely known as extremely fertile. Josephus explains the region like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6, John 15:16, John 1:45, Proverbs 18:24, Luke 5:1-11, Ephesians 1:11-12, Luke 6:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Models Of Mothering (Exodus 1-2)

Contributed by James Jackson on May 8, 2022

Summary: In Exodus 1-2, we see three great examples of what it means to be a mother. But only one is a biological mother. This Mother’s Day, whether you are mothering your own children, raising someone else’s children, or simply speaking up for the rights of children, we honor you today.

I'm grateful for Dennis King's sermon, "Jochebed and Other Women" on Sermon Central. His work was the starting point for this sermon Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Exodus 2. We are taking another break from Romans. Today, I’d like to preach a sermon specifically ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 12, 2008

The feeding of the 5,000 was not just an outward miracle, Christ was teaching His disciples and growing them spiritually. This sermon is looking specifically at the process Christ used to teach the disciples and then demonstrate that it is the same proces

“ The Process Of Spiritual Growth” John 6:1-14 04/13/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau TITLE: The Process of Spiritual Growth SCRIPTURE: John 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise glory and honor to Your name, our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus Ministers 24/7 With Compassion And Pity

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 9, 2018

Jesus desires to get away for a time of solitude with his disciples but it isn';t to be

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 7:24-37 September 9, 2018 Jesus Ministers 24/7 with Compassion and Pity As we read and ponder Mark’s gospel reading for today, one cannot help but picture Jesus seeking a little time to get away from the crowds and the harangue of the Pharisees that followed him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:23, Matthew 15:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advice To Graduates And Other Folk

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005

A motivational sermon to preach at the graduation of Seniors.

Advice to Graduates and Other Folk Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Stones: Commitment Vs Complacent Series

Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012

Part of a Capital Fundraising Campaign Series. This message was centered on the temptation for churches to grow complacent (like the Israelites) in the midst of blessing

LIVING STONES (4): COMMITMENT VS COMPLACENT JOSHUA 6-8 Take out notes and find Joshua chapter 6 We are in the 4th week of our “Living Stones” series 4 weeks ago, the SPT presented the church with a 2 Phase Master Plan that would allow us to relocate to the 18 acres of land we own ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Means All

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on May 23, 2019

This sermon on breaking down draws its primary illustration from Dr. Seuss's story "The Sneetches". This story was read to the children and congregation during the Children's Sermon immediately prior to the sermon.

All Means All Acts 11:1-18 Tribalism is defined as the state or fact of being organized in a tribe or tribes and the resulting behaviors and attitudes that stem from loyalty to this tribe. On the surface, that doesn’t sound too bad. Human beings naturally migrate into groups of like-minded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hosanna! Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 8, 2020

Jesus entered this world for a purpose, and that purpose was the ultimate defeat of Darkness! Out of the darkest moment in the world’s history … the crucifixion of God’s Son … would shine the Light of Salvation and Eternal Life!

Passover was always an exciting time to be in Jerusalem. The streets were packed with pilgrims and visitors and sightseers from all over the Mediterranean region. The shops and restaurants and inns were doing a brisk business as usual. But something was different this year. There was something ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-23, John 1:5, John 1:9-11, John 3:19, John 11:47-48, John 3:20, John 12:27-28, John 12:31-32, John 3:14-15, John 12:35-36, John 8:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Live Like A 'before' Or 'after' Pentecost Christian? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2016

Does your daily Christian life look more like the disciples BEFORE they were filled with the Holy Spirit or more like the disciples AFTER they were filled with the Holy Spirit?

Today is Pentecost, one of the three most important celebrations of the Christian Calendar. At Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into this world, the Messiah, born of a virgin in a humble stable. As the old hymn writer put it “God contracted to a span, incomprehensibly made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal